Sunderland Women host Newcastle United Women in the WSL2
Sunderland Women host Newcastle United Women in the WSL2
Just one week on from the men's Tyne-Wear deby at St James' Park, the North East's two big women's side go head to head at the Stadium of Light.
Mel Reay's Sunderland host Tanya Oxtoby's Newcastle on Wearside in today's Women's Super League 2 encounter, with both sides hoping to grab bragging rights.
Newcastle are pushing for a promotion play-off spot, sitting just one point behind Crystal Palace in third, while Sunderland are looking for a strong end to the season.
We'll have live updates from the Stadium of Light, with team news, match action and then the reaction after the final whistle.
Sunderland manager, Mel Reay
Sunderland manager, Mel Reay(Image: Getty Images)
Newcastle United Women's manager Tanya Oxtoby speaks with the media following the Barclays Women's Super League 2 match between Newcastle United and Southampton